The 29th edition of the Cyber Security Summit South Africa is scheduled for March 12, 2026, at the Indaba Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre, where more than 200 C-level executives, CISOs, and technology leaders will convene to address the evolving cyber threat landscape and strategies for securing modern digital ecosystems.
South Africa’s expanding digital economy is transforming how organizations operate, making cybersecurity a strategic priority as cloud adoption, connected technologies, and data-driven services increase across sectors. Experts emphasize that protecting infrastructure, digital assets, and public trust is now central to national competitiveness and enterprise resilience.
Strategic Focus on Cyber-Resilient Infrastructure
The summit will feature in-depth discussions on AI-driven security, identity protection, threat intelligence, automation, IoT and blockchain security, and regulatory compliance. These sessions aim to provide actionable frameworks and real-world insights to help organizations build resilient security architectures capable of supporting long-term digital growth.
Key topics will include national cyber defense strategies, the dual role of AI as both threat and defense tool, securing critical infrastructure, cloud sovereignty, and embedding security-by-design into digital innovation processes.
Enterprise Case Study Highlights Real-World Transformation
A major telecommunications enterprise in South Africa will be highlighted as a case study demonstrating how organizations can modernize cybersecurity operations. Facing increasing ransomware, phishing, and network-based threats, the company implemented a zero-trust architecture to continuously verify users, devices, and applications across hybrid environments.
The organization strengthened cloud security through centralized identity management, secure APIs, and real-time monitoring powered by AI-driven threat detection. Automation reduced incident response times and improved operational continuity, while workforce upskilling programs enhanced internal capabilities across threat intelligence and compliance.
Analysts note that such initiatives illustrate the growing importance of cyber resilience as a foundation for digital trust and business stability.
Global Forum for Cybersecurity Leadership
The summit is organized by Exito Media Concepts, an international B2B events platform with more than 15 years of experience and over 240 conferences annually across technology and enterprise sectors.
Supported by the ISC2 Gauteng Chapter and the Cloud Security Alliance, the event aims to advance cybersecurity collaboration, professional development, and best practices across South Africa’s digital ecosystem.
Confirmed speakers include senior technology and security leaders from institutions such as the Council for Medical Schemes, PetroSA, First National Bank South Africa, the Special Investigating Unit, and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, among others.
